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Comedy, music and trivia are on the agenda for Wednesday around the Upstate. Here's a look at what's going on:

* The Official Blues Brothers Revue. Jake and Elwood Blues, the musical siblings first brought to life by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, come to Newberry Opera House in a new incarnation. The Official Blues Brothers Revue blends classic Chicago-style blues and soul music with comedy. Show time is 8 p.m. Wednesday, and tickets are $37.50. Call 803-276-6264.

* "The Threepenny Opera." Furman University Theatre is presenting Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's "The Threepenny Opera" this week. Brecht and Weill's production was an adaption of John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera," turned into a meditation on capitalism and morality. "The Threepenny Opera" will be presented at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Theatre Playhouse. It runs through April 25. Tickets are $10-$19. Call 864-294-2125.

* Trivia Wednesday. After finishing up the income taxes, your brain may not remember any useful information. But at Smiley's Acoustic Cafe, it's all about the trivia, with a little music on the side. Trivia Wednesday begins at 9 p.m. and features music by the Collective. For more info, call 864-282-8988.